donor news THE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CENTENNIAL STUDENTS OBSERVER REACH FOR THE STARS GALA ON FEBRUARY 21 CAEF GETS A NEW LOOK! YOUR DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWS Don’t miss the Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) Gala! Buy Having the same mission as when CAEF was founded in 2001—supporting staff news tickets now for the 12th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala at Bunker Hills. education to build a strong community—the foundation is growing as an organization in volunteer members and the positive impact we’re able to Mark Quinlan, Paul Wiehe, have demonstrated a strong Have you always been curious what it’s like to attend? Come enjoy a great have on our community. It’s exciting! Centennial Centennial passion and commitment toward meal out in a relaxed atmosphere and participate in a wine cork pull, silent High School Middle School impacting student learning auction and live auction. You’ll find an inviting group who come together to What’s new? The introduction of Alumni Scholarships; congratulations to English Technology through the use of technology. support education in our community. Contribute to something you care the Class of 1964 for securing the first one and thanks for your support! Teacher, Education about and have fun—a double benefit. Theater Teacher, was Angell, Technology Education , was awarded a TIES Exceptional SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOLS WHILE SHOPPING ON AMAZONSMILE FOR Carrie Leisch Director and awarded the Teacher at Centennial Middle School Teacher award, for the work she’s done to improve Visit the CAEF website to purchase tickets: YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS Head Speech and High School, has led the charge her teaching through technology. caefoundation.org AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know—the same products, prices Coach, earned a fifth diamond Engineering and Education with initiating and implementing and service. AmazonSmile supports charitable organizations, such as degree of membership in the Association Teacher Project Lead the Way, the nation’s CAEF, by donating .5% of the price of your eleigible purchases. Go to smile. National Speech and Debate of the Year Award. leading provider of science, amazon.com and designate Centennial Area Education Foundation for the Association. Under Quinlan’s technology, engineering and donation. Pass this along to your friends and family. instruction, students have Congratulations to Andy Angell math (STEM) programs. earned more than 130,000 and Carrie Leisch, named credit points through speech Technology and Information Leisch, Fifth Grade Teacher and debate presentations, Education Services (TIES) at Centerville Elementary, Buddy Benches at competition and service. Exceptional Teachers. The award continuously looks for ways Quinlan has been added to recognizes teachers who model to improve her teaching. Her Andy Angell, Technology Education Teacher at Centennial Schools a select list of coaches who the best practices in their personal is to try one new the Middle School and High School, was awarded have received this recognition. classroom and engage students way to improve teaching through a TIES Exceptional Teacher award for his work on initiating and implementing the schools’ Project The buddy bench is a simple idea to eliminate loneliness and foster friendships on in learning. Angell and Leisch technology each week. Lead the Way curriculum. the playground. If a child sits on the bench, it’s a signal that the student is looking for a buddy to play with. The benches were installed at Golden Lake Elementary, paid for by MWorks, and at Centerville Elementary, funded by the parent organization, CPTA. Save the Dates! School Registration & Info Nights CHS REGISTRATION INFORMATION NIGHT FOR PARENTS CHS MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND FOR PARENTS AND INCOMING 6TH GRADE STUDENTS Thank You! JANUARY 5 (FALL 2015) 5:00pm (A-L) JANUARY 12 November 4 was a big day for Look for updates from the District school level; further investigation 6:30pm (M-Z and Special Education Families) 6:30pm Middle School Auditorium alumni news Centennial ISD 12. Voters across through its regular communication on adding an orchestra program We want to hear about our Centennial alumni! Send information to [email protected]. our five communities approved and online at isd12.org. at the high school; expansion Class of 2019 Information Fair Parents and the student should attend if even there are other children in the $49.9 million in school building of support and maintenance Performing Arts Center 5:45pm-6:30pm family in band. Two instrument choices will be selected by the end of the meeting. bonds that truly puts the District The District came up short on of technology infrastructure, High School : West Cafeteria A packet was mailed home to all current fifth grade students’ homes, mid-December. in a position of strength to support the second question, relating equipment and services District- Class of 2016, 2017, 2018 th All families of incoming 9 grade students our facilities long-term. You chose to programming. Through the wide as well as support effective West Building, Music Rooms receiving special education services are encouraged to attend an information to invest in the schools to ensure District’s strategic planning integration of technology with meeting in the former West Media Center KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DATES BY SCHOOL a safe and up-to-date learning process, the community was learning opportunities and improve at 5:00p.m. environment for all students. surveyed two years ago to learn the capacity to address software, BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY CENTERVILLE ELEMENTARY RICE LAKE ELEMENTARY more about learners’ needs. The applications and data needs. CHS REGISTRATION DATES FOR STUDENTS JANUARY 27 JANUARY 29 FEBRUARY 3 With buildings ranging in age of input from the community and

JANUARY 9 FEBRUARY 4 5:30pm-7pm 4:30pm-6pm 6pm-7:30pm NONPROFIT ORG. POSTAGE U.S. PAID CIRCLE PINES, MN 8 PERMIT NO. 12-50 years, this funding enables 8th grade students will register Grades 9-11 registration the District to make necessary CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY GOLDEN LAKE ELEMENTARY during the school day with the closes repairs such as replacing roofs CLASS OF 1965 FEBRUARY 5 FEBRUARY 12 support of CHS and CMS Counselors. and heating and cooling systems, Centennial is grateful for your support. Class of 1964 May 15, 2015 5:30pm-7pm 5:30pm-7pm Tournament Players asphalt and concrete projects, Questions about High School registration? improving energy efficiency and The greatest investment we can make CLASS OF 1964 REUNITES! Club in Blaine Contact Michelle Baland, Assistant Principal, 763.792.5003. safety and security in all buildings. The Class of 1964 celebrated its 50th class reunion during homecoming weekend, October 3 and 4. The class was the RSVP + INFO Funding will also be used to is in our youth. They will drive our world first to attend the junior high building (now part of the high school) and the fourth class to graduate from the current Ron & Rita Tauer update classrooms, making 21st high school building. Class members attended the homecoming football game, toured the high school with Principal [email protected] century learning environments for in the future. Tom Breuning and student leaders, attended festivities at The Mermaid and established the first Alumni Scholarship! Ken & Colleen Carpenter students. Extending the life of [email protected] existing schools is an efficient use Rick & Jackie Juleen community ed of local tax dollars. With interest stakeholders was put into a plan Since that question did not pass, [email protected] Alumni Athletes rates at historic lows, issues can that included program expansions the District will re-evaluate ADULT CONTINUING KIDS CLUB be addressed on today’s dollars. for all students. priorities and identify potential EDUCATION (ACE) Kids Club enrollment has topped 720 children, ON THE COURT ON THE ICE Enabling the Learner/ news ones through upcoming One ACE (Adult Continuing Education) student passed the GED and Krista Stoltz Bellefeuille (‘10) was one of Former Centennial High School hockey players who are playing up 82 from last year. Summer parent survey comments included: Over the next few months, the The opportunities would have discussions with families. The Teacher Connection is studying for college admission. District and a team of engineers, included new offerings—visual arts, District will continue to partner nine finalists for NCAA Woman of the Year. professional, college or junior hockey: “I am very pleased with the amount of adult/child interaction 

DISTRICT OFFICE DISTRICT ROAD NORTH 4707 CIRCLE PINES MN 55014 architects and construction world language, S.T.E.M (Science, with the community to ensure Bellefeuille’s nomination, submitted Nearly 30 Stars attended the Adults with Disabilities fall Spooktacular. I see. We have been to other child care programs and this  Dances, graduates, new offerings, managers will use the roadmap Technology, Engineering and Centennial students are prepared by Northwestern in May, was one of 455 Brian Anderson (’12): Freshman at UW-Eau Claire, Special thanks to Lino Lakes Lions for supplying refreshments. is the best so far.” Professional Hockey Roster developed from the 18-month, Math) integrated learning at all for tomorrow. nationwide. Bellefeuille advanced as Zach Tolkinen (’08) Elmira Jackals, Elmira, NY; Eau Claire, WI (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic positive survey results and more COMMUNITY EDUCATION comprehensive facility plan to elementary schools; expansion the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference East Coast Hockey League (affiliate of the Buffalo Conference) are among fall Centennial Community SCHOOL READINESS PRESCHOOL A C develop a timeline for each project. of world language at the middle (UMAC) Woman of the Year nominee Sabres, NHL) Andrew Bertrand (’13): Freshman at Saint The Point of Impact parent event new to Driver Education B Early Childhood Family Education classes are underway. John’s University, Collegeville, MN (Minnesota Education highlights. Look for the Winter/ Krista Stoltz in June before being named as a Top Tyler Pitlick (’09) , begins in January. Offered in tandem with student classroom driver ed, Attend free Explore with Baby (0-9 months) class 1pm - 2pm every 30 honoree. Before Bellefeuille, both Oklahoma City, OK; Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) Spring activity guide in your mailbox it provides valuable parent education and allows 10 hours to be shaved (affiliate of the , NHL) Thursday. For information call 763.792.6120. Northwestern and the UMAC had never had one of its off the new required driving log. Over 800 facility use permits have DECEMBER ISSUE | 2014 Junior Hockey Roster in December! nominations named to the top 30. been issued so far this year. Parents and 439 children participated in Early Childhood Do you want to Adam Lovick (’12): Coulee Region Chill, LaCrosse, College Hockey Roster Screening in 2013-14. receive important Charlie Aus (’10): Junior at Concordia College, WI; North American Hockey League (“NAHL”) AQUATICS As part of her Woman of the Year nomination, Bellefeuille information, such as Moorhead, MN (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Hans Gorowsky (’13): Fairbanks Ice Dogs, Adult water aerobics is popular at Centennial Community stated: “A legacy is a lasting impact impressed upon others Fairbanks, AK (NAHL); Committed to play Div. 1 closing alerts, from Conference) www.isd12.org/community-education Pool and helps participants meet personal fitness goals. and within myself. With others, I learned the incredible Hockey at Lake Superior State Centennial by text? James Hughes (’10): Sophomore at UW-Superior, A REMINDER ABOUT SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYED STARTS LINO LAKES ASSISTED LIVING Patrick Munson (’13): Fairbanks Ice Dogs, benefit of extending unconditional love, authentically Superior, WI (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Text “yes” to 68453. RESIDENTS TOUR SCHOOLS investing in lives, and building lifelong friendships that Conference) Fairbanks, AK (NAHL). An announcement of a school closing or a delayed Jordan Lovick (’10): Junior at University of Jordan Pitlick (’13): Twin City Steel, White Bear start is usually posted by 6:00 a.m. Families are Centennial Schools opened its doors will support and encourage. Within myself, I believe the SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS CREDITS notified via: St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (Minnesota Intercollegiate Lake, MN; North American 3 Hockey League. to residents of the Lino Lakes Assisted opportunities I was involved in as a scholar, athlete, and The 2014 School Board meeting calendar is published online at www.isd12.org. Living Center for tours this fall of Blue Athletic Conference) Ryner Gorowsky (’14): Fairbanks Ice Dogs, DESIGN • An “alert notification” which is sent to families Meetings are held at 6:30pm at the District Office unless otherwise indicated. Ladywithafan Design Heron Elementary and Centennial leader have shaped me into a woman of character.” Fairbanks, AK (NAHL) Brett Stern (’10): Senior at Minnesota State Meetings are also cable-cast on cable channel 20. by text, telephone and e-mail through the District’s PRINTING Middle School. Principal Bob Stevens University—Mankato, Mankato, MN (Western Adam Anderson (’14): Fairbanks Ice Dogs, SchoolMessenger communication system. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Modern Press led residents on a tour of classrooms, Bellefeuille is a preschool teacher at new Life Academy Collegiate Hockey Association) Fairbanks, AK (NAHL) Christina Wilson, Chairperson John Burns, Director • Twin Cities television stations. including Ms. Andrews’ class at the Will Schwartz (’14): Kenai River Brown Bears, EDITOR in Woodbury, MN. and coaches with the Eagles’ Riley Colvard (’11): Sophomore at UW-Stout, [email protected] [email protected] Middle School. The Observer is published for residents of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, Krista Bergert • Information posted on the District website at isd12.org. Menomonie, WI (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Kenai, AK (NAHL) volleyball program. Lino Lakes and the students in the Centennial School District. All residents receive Karen Lodico, Vice Chairperson Ray Culp, Director Athletic Conference) Collin Hughes (’14): Aberdeen Wings, Aberdeen, this publication because of their support for the district through tax payments. [email protected] [email protected] • By calling the District Office at 763.792.6000 and school Blayne Ellson (’11): Sophomore at Bethel SD (NAHL) office phones for a recorded message. ON THE MOUND Suzy Guthmueller, Clerk Brian Dietz, Superintendent/Ex-officio University, St. Paul, MN (Minnesota Intercollegiate DISTRICT OFFICE 4707 North Road | Circle Pines | MN 55014 | 763.792.6000 [email protected] [email protected] Chris Anderson (’10) is a pitcher with the Los Angeles Athletic Conference) Cable TV channel 20 | www.isd12.org Barb Regnier, Treasurer Dodgers (drafted in the first round in 2013). Anderson Jake Flynn (’11): Sophomore at Wentworth [email protected] is a graduate of Jacksonville University. Institute of Technology, Boston, MA (Eastern College Athletic Conference) DISTRICT OFFICE 4707 North Road | Circle Pines | MN 55014 | 763.792.6000 WELCOME 2014-2015 EXCHANGE STUDENTS! Jonas Julian Jeremiah Greib Yana Kalchenko Germany Russia Host Family: Richard and Linda Runbeck Host Family: Mike and Leeann Metzmaker GIRLS SOCCER Gabriela Marques Garcia DeSouza Alex Nielsen Brazil Denmark GOES TO STATE Host Family: Scott and Julie Enerson Host Family: Rick and Karen Miller

KATRI GIFFORD (12) AC FERROL ROME (12) HM CAT PAWLAK (12) HM ASHLEY OSMEK (12) AC JENNA ABRAHAMSON (12) HM 1st Team All-State (Coach’s Assn) 1st Team All-Metro (Star Tribune) ALLIE SHOCK (12) HM GIRLS SOCCER NWCS CHAMPS / SECTION 5AA CHAMPS / 3RD PLACE IN STATE TOURNAMENT State All-Tournament ELLIE ESKIERKA (10) HM MONICA MISCHKE (12) HM MIKAYLA IAQUINTO (11) AC INSIDE CENTENNIAL State All-Tournament MORGAN WIRZ (12) AC 1st Team All-State (Coach’s Assn) 1st Team All-Metro (Star Tribune)

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NFL HALL OF FAMER ALAN HAIDEN PREPARES FOR DOBIAS AND SIVARAJAH GIRLS SWIM/DIVE PAGE TALKS OF SUCCESS LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL NAMED MISS LINO LAKES STATE QUALIFIERS from the superintendent CENTENNIAL SCHOOLS OFF AND ON THE FIELD Rachel Haiden (11) participated AMBASSADORS 200 MEDLEY RELAY TEAM 50 FREESTYLE 400 FREESTYLE RELAY GATHERING AT THE CAFÉ Hall of Famer and MN Supreme in BestPrep’s 34th annual Tori Dobias (12) and Asha Sivarajah CONTINUE TO OUTPERFORM HONORING VETERANS MONTH-LONG SCIENCE State 5th Place Overall ABIGAIL SCHWARTZ Court Associate Justice Alan Page Minnesota Business Venture (12) were crowned Miss Lino Lakes ABIGAIL SCHWARTZ THE STATE Blue Heron continued the rich Rice Lake Elementary students COMPETITION All-State SARAH GROW Multiple Measurements Rating tradition of honoring Veterans can attend The Café, a before and Tyler Dee (8) grew the largest addressed Centennial High School (MBV), a week-long business Ambassadors in August and are ABIGAIL SCHWARTZ 200 FREESTYLE RELAY MIA SCHROEDER results show that Centennial in November. Blue Heron is after school program that promotes crystal in the month-long competition students on preparing for the and career skills camp held in eligible to receive a scholarship ANNA UDEAN SHELBE CARLSON TARA CHAPMAN TARA CHAPMAN reading engagement. The Café future. The program was broad- July, in partnership with St. Cloud up to $500, will participate in CARLY RADEMACHER exceeded state averages in overall fortunate to partner with Circle in Mr. Mundale’s science class. Dee’s SHELBE CARLSON casted via video conference to State University and St. John’s community events and represent ANNA UDEAN proficiency, in some cases by 10% Lex Lions Club and the Centennial serves up a story, snack and drink. Borax crystal tipped the scale at MIRA SCHROEDER or more, and also retained our spot Fire Honor Guard on a music and over 26 pounds, breaking last year’s over 300 students, including University. Over 300 students the community in the Minneapolis 200 FREESTYLE as one of the highest performing recognition program that provides class record. Congratulations! students from Centennial Middle representing 107 schools attended. Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes MIRA SCHROEDER 100 BACKSTROKE districts in the region. A Multiple the grounding for students to Centennial students attended a talk by School and schools in AZ, NJ, coronation in July. ABIGAIL SCHWARTZ 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY State 7th Overall, All-State Measurements Rating (MMR) is better understand the sacrifices NFL Hall of Famer Alan Page where he PA, NY and MD. encouraged students to focus today on TARA CHAPMAN State 6th Place Overall given to all schools in the state made by many. what they are doing in order to prepare 100 BREASTSTROKE All-State and measures proficiency, growth, for the future through academics and CONGRATULATIONS ALL-STATE GIRLS SWIM/DIVE NWCS CHAMPS TARA CHAPMAN JULIANNE SEPPALA State 4th Place Overall achievement gap reduction and social and character building. BAND 2014-2015 STUDENTS! REGHAN BOLDT (12) AC MIRA SCHROEDER (12) AC All-State graduation rates. Centennial Centennial’s All-State Band students attended the Minnesota SHELBE CARLSON (12) AC JULIANNE SEPPALA (10) AC Elementary and Golden Lake Centennial elementary school sites TARA CHAPMAN (11) AC MOLLY VANCIL (12) AC held activities during the month of Elementary received the status Music Educators Association SARAH GROW (10) AC ANNA UDEAN (12) HM October, National Bullying Prevention (MMEA) 2014 All-State Bands (10) AC (11) HM of Reward Schools for the second KINDNESS IN CHALK Month. Students at Rice Lake Elementary SARAH LAMAN ELLIE KEEN year in a row, the highest honor Parents and staff participated in constructed a long, strong chain that ran camp in August at St. Olaf College. GABI PARKINSON (8) AC SOLVEIG STENSLAND (10) HM through the hallways to show they stand ABIGAIL SCHWARTZ (8) AC CASSIE LEHMAN (12) HM bestowed to any Title I School in “Kindess in Chalk,” an opportunity Management of the All-State strong and united against bullying. the state. Centennial High School to spread kindness by writing Bands camp was under Mrs. is the third highest performing positive words on the sidewalks, Weiland’s charge as this is the second year of her term as the high school in the state. Centennial phrases, quotes and images that Five Centennial High School seniors received National Merit Scholarship Program Letters of MMEA Vice President for Bands. students are accomplishing speak of love, peace, hope and Commendation. From left, Christopher Hareland, Sloan Johnson, Wyatt Oelker, Mackenzie Smith great things! acceptance with the intention of These groups will reconvene in and Madeline Sorenson. Back, left, Superintendent Brian Dietz and Principal Tom Breuning. bringing smiles to kids’ faces at February to perform at Orchestra Thanks to our parents and teachers the end of the day. AVID FAMILY NIGHT Hall in conjunction with the MMEA for supporting our students to help STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT AVID, Advancement Via Individual Mid-Winter Clinic. them prepare for tomorrow. FIRE SAFETY Determination, helps prepare Back, left: Lexie Glaser, percussion; COUILLARD RECEIVES LE GRAND Centennial Lakes Fire Department students in high school for college Peter Kelly, trumpet; Mr. Kusche, Brian Dietz visited the school in October. and a career. AVID students and CHS band director; Hunter VanHese, CONCOURS NATIONAL FRENCH Firefighter Pete Johnson met with tuba. Front: Emily Green, French TEST RECOGNITION Superintendent of Schools their families attended a family horn; Rebecca Twait, French horn; (10) finished classes and provided instruction night at the high school where they Mackenzie Smith, alto saxophone; Kelly Couillard about fire safety. Equipment was learned from participants about and Mrs. Weiland, CHS band director. 8th in the state in the French 1A demonstrated, and a few lucky their experience and the benefits category of the National French teachers tried on the suits. of AVID. The event was planned Test. Over 23,000 students took and hosted by the AVID Site Team. the test in the United States. Centennial High School performed “Legally Blonde” to sell-out audiences this fall. Lead actors BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY in the production were Erin Hartford (12) as Elle Woods; Jordan Uecker (12) as Emmett Forrest; SECTION 5AA RUNNER-UP SECTION 5AA RUNNER-UP MARK YOUR CALENDAR Maddie Theis (12) as Paulette; Adam Drabek (11) as Professor Callahan; Hanna McLevish (12) as STATE MEET PARTICIPANT GIRLS TENNIS STATE MEET PARTICIPANT BOYS SOCCER SPRING CONFERENCES Brooke Wyndham; Nathan Navratil (11) as Warner; and Emilie Tomas (12) as Vivienne. COLE ARENDS (12) AC JULIA HUDGENS (12) AC JESSICA BOESPFLUG (12) AC BRANDON HENDERSON (12) AC EARLY CHILDHOOD REED KURAK (10) AC AMY OLSEN (12) AC ARIA BURGESS (7) AC 1st Team All-State (Coach’s Assn) April 21 & May 14 All-State CLAIRE OLSON (10) AC ELLLA RUBLE (8) AC 1st Team All-Metro (Star Tribune) 3:30pm-7:30pm (Finished 23rd at State—Top 25 All-State) JENNA SUNDSTROM (11) AC EMILY DANZL (11) HM KALE GIESKE (12) AC district news JACOB NAMYST (10) AC JESSE ROERING (12) AC NOMINATE A CENTENNIAL GRADUATE OR State AA Tennis Singles Qualifier ESSYONNA PESCHONG (9) HM BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY BEN BENSON (10) HM SYDNEY PHILLIPS (10) HM ANDERS SEVERSON (12) AC WEIRD SCIENCE & MAD The highlight of a visit by the firefighters? February 26 & March 5 JONATHON SWEENEY (10) HM AUSTIN DEWBERRY (12) HM MATH NIGHT A tour of the fire truck, of course! AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS MADE AN IMPACT 4:00pm-8:00pm Four Inducted into the COACH JOHN KRETSCHMER BAILEY LUDWIG (12) HM Nearly 400 students and parents ON CENTENNIAL SCHOOLS! 5AA Asst. Boys CC Coach of the Year KYOSUKE MITSUISHI (11) HM CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY explored a wide variety of awesome Visit isd12.org/alumni-information for Hall of Fame February 17 & 19 experiments and hands-on activities Centennial Hall of Fame nomination information. Deadline: May 1, 2015. 4:00pm-8:00pm at Weird Science and Mad Math AVID information night was held in Four members of the Centennial community were honored with induction into the Centennial Hall of Fame on October 3. Night in October. Community September. Three students from Roseville ! ! CENTERVILLE ELEMENTARY High School spoke to a group of students The induction coincided with various homecoming events, including a luncheon, pep fest and the homecoming half-time March 3 & 5 experts, teachers and parents with GRADUATION AT PINES and their families about how AVID has show. Student Council leadership led the induction ceremony. 4:00pm-8:00pm expertise in science, technology helped them prepare for their future. Since Centennial School District and robotics gave demonstrations GOLDEN LAKE ELEMENTARY acquired the management of the Awarded as a Distinguished Alumnus and conducted experiments. The February 26 & March 3 educational portion of Pines School, Tony Smeed, Class of ’89. Smeed was offered a trainee-level animation position by The Walt Disney Animation Centennial High School Science 4:00pm-8:00pm Jason is the eighth graduate of Studios in Burbank, CA after graduation, and today has worked on many animated award-winning films including the Department and the Robotics Pines School in just a little over hit, Frozen. He is the Head of Animation of three of Disney’s upcoming films, starting with the 2016 release ofZootopia . RICE LAKE ELEMENTARY Team also presented. The event two school years. Prior to the February 24 & 26 was sponsored by the Centennial FOOTBALL NWSC CO-CHAMPS ADAPTED SOCCER CONFERENCE CO-CHAMPS acquisition, there were only two Hall of Fame Inductees with Student Awarded for Distinguished Service 4:00pm-8:00pm Elementary Parent Organization. CALC STUDENT RECOGNITIONS Council leadership. Back, from left, VOLLEYBALL 6A ACADEMIC SILVER TEAM AWARD STATE TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANT graduates in 22 years. Centennial Ruth Roth, Bob McMorran, Emily Robert McMorran, for his service from 1959-1990. McMorran was the first band educator at Centennial. Starting with 42 CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Centennial Area Learning Center now has eight graduates in the O’Connell, Dorothy Biehn, accepting students in his first year, he grew the band to 115 and created an award-winning music department that continues today. OLIVIA JENSEN (10) AC LOGAN DAVEY (12) AC NOAH BENSON (12) HM JONATHAN CALIENDO (10) AC February 12 & 18 (CALC ) students who go above on behalf of , past 26 months. Lawrence Biehn, Ginger JENI FARMERIE (10) AC JORDAN EWINGS (12) AC KEATON KUZEL (11) HM State All-Tournament Team and beyond are recognized during Bob and Mike Smeed, accepting on 3:20pm -7:20pm KARA STEFFES (11) HM TYLER IAQUINTO (12) AC KESHAUN STORY (10) HM ANTHONY BENGSTON (10) AC behalf of Tony Smeed. Front, from Lawrence Biehn (award posthumously), for his service from 1966-1993. Under Biehn’s leadership, Centennial became monthly community meetings. LEXIE GLASER (12) HM All-Metro (Star Tribune) STEVEN THOMSEN (12) HM KEVIN BEAUPRE (9) AC CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL left, Amy Olsen, Kayla Lodico, the first high school in the state to offer courses for college credit. He was a strong supporter of the student and teacher The staff honors students for: Becca Conrad and Hannah Weed. MADDIE SOLER (11) HM ALEX KLOBE (12) AC TUCKER TRETTEL (12) HM AUSTIN MOTZKO (9) AC April 7 & 9 exchange programs, instrumental in rallying support for the construction of the performing arts center and the ice arena. Citizenship (going above and RYAN MEANY (12) AC ADAM ESKIERKA (12) HM 4:15pm-8:00pm Biehn was a substitute teacher at the High School and a donor to the scholarship program. ISAAC MOORE (12) AC beyond), Student of the Month ANDY FALARDEAU (12) HM CARL SCHOEPHOESTER (12) AC CALC (excellence in attendance, academics Ruth Roth, for her service from 1990-2011. Roth was the counseling secretary at the high school and dedicated Centennial March 19 & 24 and attitude), High Five (for employee who always had a smile on her face, positive attitude and provided excellent service to the staff, parents and 3:15pm-7:15pm improvement) and birthdays. NCAA most importantly to the students. Today, she continues to make a difference in students’ lives. Roth’s home-made pies are LETTER-OF-INTENT SIGNING Reghan Boldt Jaycie Gerding Kelsey McAllister Erica Potter-Winter PINES SCHOOL Centennial Elementary students New incoming students are also auctioned off, with proceeds going to the Ruth Roth Pie Scholarship fund to benefit Centennial students. Congratulations to these outstanding senior University of North Dakota Northern State University Bemidji State University Nova Southeastern University February 19 & May 7 conducted science experiments at introduced during this celebration. Weird Science and Mad Math Night. Congratulations, Jason, the eighth athletes for their accomplishments! Swimming Basketball Softball Softball 3:15pm-7:15pm graduate of Pines School since Centennial’s acquisition two years ago!